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After six seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Kyle Draper is leaving his role as play-by-play announcer. Draper tag-teamed the role with longtime ESPN announcer Mark Jones, calling plenty of games while Jones was on national duty. However, last week Jones announced his own departure from ESPN after serving the WorldWide Leader in Sports for the…
The Sacramento Kings built a roster that does not align with any competitive timeline, and the result is a team that cannot realistically improve without…
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine appears to be at a crossroads right now as he ponders his future. The Kings spiraled to the bottom anew this season, and the road ahead is not paved with optimism. The Kings finished with a 22-60 record, tied with the Utah Jazz for the worst record in the Western […] The post Zach LaVine gets honest about his future with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sacramento Kings' Zach LaVine provided an update on his $48.9 million player option that he has for the 2026-27 season. The post Kings’ Zach LaVine Provides Update on $48.9 Million Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Veteran guard Russell Westbrook provided his thoughts on potentially remaining with the Sacramento Kings after the 2025-26 NBA season. Westbrook completed the 18th season of his career, his first with the Kings. While past his superstar years, the nine-time All-Star continued to provide impressive performances as a full-time starter for Sacramento. Even though the Kings’ […] The post Russell Westbrook wants to stay in Kings, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There are going to be a lot of ways to add talent to NBA rosters this offseason. Some great veteran players have already been linked in trade rumors, and the 2026 NBA Draft class is looking like one of the best classes in recent memory. Now that the regular season is over, teams are thinking […] The post NBA free agents: Top 25 players set to hit open market during 2026 offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After playing 64 games during his 18th NBA season, Russell Westbrook made his stance clear on his next move.
Sunday, Apr. 12, 2026, was a hard night for ESPN’s NBA broadcasters, Doris Burke and Mark Jones, who called his final game for the network when the Boston Celtics took on the Orlando Magic. During the broadcast, Burke paid a heartfelt tribute to Jones. They shared their “love” for each other after Burke gave Jones […] The post Doris Burke fights off tears in heartwarming farewell message to Mark Jones appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Golden State Warriors relied heavily on Brandin Podziemski, especially during Steph Curry’s absence.
Well before championship contenders started making their final preparations for the NBA playoffs, cellar-dwellers began positioning themselves for the NBA Draft Lottery. A stacked crop of talent led by star freshmen like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Kingston Flemings, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. and Brayden Burries gave rebuilding teams even less […] The post 2026 NBA Draft Lottery order after regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sunday night’s NBA game between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics was the final broadcast of play-by-play announcer Mark Jones’ 36-year career with ESPN. After joining ESPN in 1990, Jones is leaving the network by choice. However, Jones isn’t retiring from broadcasting. He recently said that he hopes to remain the play-by-play voice of the…
The Golden State Warriors play their final game of the regular season on Sunday. They face the Los Angeles Clippers in a road game at Intuit Dome in a matchup with significant implications for the upcoming play-in tournament. Draymond Green headed into the matchup with a questionable tag due to a ...
The Portland Trail Blazers will look to lock down their No. 8 seed in the Western Conference when they host the Sacramento Kings in the final game of the regular season. The Trail Blazers hold the tiebreaker over the Los Angeles Clippers, who play their final game of the season against the Golden State Warriors. […] The post Blazers’ injury report vs. Kings with No. 8 seed on line appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The coach was just recently the subject of an NBA probe over a head-scratching decision that some believed was indicative of tanking.
Sacramento Kings has opted to retain Doug Christie following a turbulent year marked by injuries and trades.
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly already made a decision on the future of head coach Doug Christie. The Kings have no plans to fire Christie and intend to bring him back for another season, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While the team has fallen well short of internal expectations, the organization does not … The post Kings make decision on coach Doug Christie appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
In this Sacramento Kings vs Portland Trail Blazers matchup, one team is competing for positioning in the play-in tournament.
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The NBA revealed a crucial incorrect non-call that affected the Warriors in their loss to the Kings on Friday.
Draymond Green could be forced to sit out the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Green has been a steady force for the Warriors of late as the team deals with a myriad of injuries. The former Defensive Player of the Year has not missed a game since March 15, ...
The 2025-2026 NBA regular season has almost come to a close, with a few more games to play.
Steph Curry was back in action for the Golden State Warriors on Friday after sitting out their last game. Curry was in street clothes on Thursday in a 119-103 loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. It was the front end of a back-to-back set for Golden State, and Curry, who is coming off a ...
Mark Jones is leaving ESPN after 36 years, but he isn’t done. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that Jones left by choice, that he simply felt it was time, and that ESPN told him he could have stayed if he wanted. “Mark has made an enduring impact at ESPN since 1990, serving as…
